I work at a great institution that's recently seen a sort of baby boom. Last week, an informal discussion thread about how to deal with kiddie cabin fever was started. For those parents that live in the Detroit area, here's the beginning of a great resource. Please share and add more activities!
Plymouth Play Café – Plymouth
http://www.plymouthplaycafe.com/
Monday – Saturday 9am-8pm S
Sunday 10:30am-8:00pm
Admission
0-12 months Free
13-23 months $3
2-14 years $6
Adults Free
Reviews: Addison LOVES it there. They clean the inside of the play equipment really well but the outside is kind of dusty. I believe they also have wireless there for parents and serve food too.
Booth Park – Birmingham
http://ci.birmingham.mi.us/index.aspx?page=1521
Reviews:
Bring cardboard for the astro-turf sledding hill. It's a blast!
Jungle Java Play – Ann Arbor, Canton, and Farmington Hills
http://www.junglejavaplay.com/
Monday-Friday 8:30am-8:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-8:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-8:00pm
Admission
2 years-17 years $6.50
12 mos-23 mos $3.00
<12 mos and adults Free
Memberships available
Reviews:
Emma has always loved Java Jungle. I think I first took her there when she was two. Adults are allowed to climb around too. In fact I had to on the large big kid playscape because she wasn't big enough to pull herself up yet. Didn't seem to bother her, "Daddy Uppy!”
Pump it up Party – Auburn Hills, Shelby Township, St. Clair Shores, Wixom, Taylor
http://www.pumpitupparty.com/
Auburn Hills 248-375-1100
Shelby Township 586-416-4386
St. Clair Shores 586-775-7865
Wixom 248-912-1090
Taylor 734-946-2017
Reviews:
I think this place is mostly for birthday parties, you need to call for open play times. There are lots of inflatable fun zones in the Detroit area but they all cater to birthday parties. Some advertize family jump times but it's not geared towards working families. Hence why we haven't gone.
The Tree House- Chelsea
http://thechelseatreehouse.com/
M, T, Su 10:00 am-5:00 pm
W, Th, F, Sa 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Admission
0-12 months Free
1-15 years $6.00
16+ w/ child Free
Memberships available
Detroit Zoo – Royal Oak
http://www.detroitzoo.org/
November 1 - March 31 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
April 1 - Labor Day 9:00 am-5:00 pm (til 8:00 on Wednesdays in July and August)
Day after Labor Day - October 31 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day
Admission
$11 - Adult, 15 years - 61
$7 - Child, 2 years - 14
$9 - Senior, 62 years+
$9 - Active military w/ID
Free - Under 2 years
Detroit Institute of Arts - Detroit
http://www.dia.org/
On Sundays, the DIA offers special family programming that includes story time, performances and artist demonstrations.
W and Th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
F 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sa and Su 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
M and T Closed
Admission
$8 per adult
$6 seniors
$4 per youth (6—17)
Children 5 and under free
Members get in free
Ann Arbor Hands on Museum – Ann Arbor
http://www.aahom.org/
M-Sa 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Su noon-5:00 pm
Admission
2 years+ $9
<2 years Free
Membership available
Detroit Science Center - Detroit
http://www.detroitsciencecenter.org/
The DSC offers an activity guide http://www.detroitsciencecenter.org/attachments/Revised_KT_EduGuide_color.pdf
T-F 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Sa, Su 10:00 am-6:00pm
Admission
13 years + $13.95
<12 and >60 $11.95
Memberships available
My Urban Toddler - Saline
http://www.myurbantoddler.com/t-Play.aspx
Mon-Sat: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Admission
$5/child
MUT offers classes for expectant parents, new parents, breastfeeding moms, infants and toddlers.
Gymboree Play and Learn – Rochester, Birmingham, Clinton Township, Riverview
http://www.gymboreeclasses.com/
Hours and programs vary by location.
Drop in play time is $10 without a membership.
Malls with play areas
Twelve Oaks
Lakeside
Oakland
FOR BIGGER KIDS
CJ Barrymores -
http://www.cjbarrymores.com/html/home.html
Reviews:
Most of the stuff is for slightly older kids but the water wars looks right up Emma's alley.
Joe Dumars Fieldhouse - Warren
http://www.joedumarsfieldhouse.com/entertainment/index.php
Reviews:
It looks pretty cool but maybe for elementary school age and older
Skate Parks – Birmingham, Clinton Township
Birmingham Skate Park
http://ci.birmingham.mi.us/index.aspx?page=747
Hours
dawn-10:00 pm
Landslide Skate Park
http://www.landslidesk8.com/
